Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
photo by looneytunesfan
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 lbs ground beef
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 18 large pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 1⁄2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup sour cream
- guacamole
directions
- In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add cream cheese, salt and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss cooked shells in butter.
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove dish from oven and top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.
- Top with sour cream and guacamole; serve.
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Reviews
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I made a double batch of this casserole, one to give to another family. My shells were al dente at 9 min. and very stable to fill. I used half ground turkey/beef and an 8oz pkg. of cream cheese total. I also topped with Fritos, tucking some under the cheese layer, too. I made this earlier in the day and when I heated I added a few tbs. hot water to the bottom of the pan, because it looked like the shells were a bit dry. This was real tasty and different from regular tacos, too. The cream cheese helped keep the filling from falling out of the shells. I served with corn in buter sauce (by Karen) and refrig. bead sticks. Thanks Looneytunesfan for posting. I loved your photo, too! Roxygirl
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looneytunesfan
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